Atkins Diet- how much weight loss is expected?!?
Hello, I have started the atkins diet today, SOOO far I am finding it really easy.
Anyway, my question is, how much weight is usually lost in the induction phase during the first 2 weeks?
I usually loose weight very quickly, even on weight watches points program I loose 2kg per week. Although, I am trying atkins for something different as I am finding it difficult to motivate myself at the moment and keep loosing weight and putting it back on as Iv had holidays, birthdays and a nightmare 2 months.
For anyone that wants to know, my current weight is 88.8kg, height 1.7m, and large athletic frame ( built like a bloke). Approx weight loss for the 2 week period strictly sticking to atkins induction program.
Thanks, all answers will be highly appreciated… if they are not nasty hehe
May 18th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
be careful my aunt did that diet and she had severe stomach aches
May 18th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Most people will see the scale move immediately, but this is due to the loss of water weight. I’ve heard of people losing 10-20 pounds in the first two weeks but it was mainly water; REAL weight loss will begin to occur after two or three weeks. You should aim for 1-3 pounds a week after the initial drop.
*Edit*: I forgot to mention that I don’t really recommend using Atkins either. I have also heard of people experiencing problems while on it.
May 18th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
I agree with Christina K. I did something very similar and had many inner problems, leading to four surgeries and nearly four months in the hospital (total).
Here’s a good free “diet” which helps you keep on track:
http://www.sparkpeople.com
May 18th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
It can really vary, depending on your age, your metabolism, how insulin resistant you are, your food choices, how much weight you need to lose etc.